Is it normal for man who hasn't cried in years to breakdown crying?

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i am a 25 year old man and i haven't cried since i was 16. i broke down crying today in the bathroom because i had a lot of negative thoughts flowing in my head telling me i'm a loser, i'm worthless,i'm not ever gonna be shit in life etc. i know we men aren't robots and we have emotions too, but to be honest it made me feel weak and like a punk. i didn't like it. it also made me feel very vulnerable. that's why for all these years i was able to fight crying if i felt i were about to, but i couldn't this time. has this happened to any other men? and women what do you think about a man crying?

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  • LuxM4G
    8 years ago

    It's a very good sign that you cried. I hope you have found relief within your consciousness. Don't worry about old sayings like men don't cry. We all do, that's one of the things that define us as humans, don't ever lose that ability.

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  • dirtybirdy
    8 years ago

    People just need a good cry sometimes. Ain't no shame.

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  • DickwaffleTheGreat
    8 years ago

    You Cried Not Because You're Weak, But Because You Have Been Strong For Too Long

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  • thegypsysailor
    8 years ago

    Crying is a great relief at times. This "men don't cry" bullshit should be relegated to the stupid statements storage bin, and never come forth again.
    One can only keep their emotions bottled up for so long, before they come pouring forth. A man (or boy, IE; Columbine, etc) can go out and slaughter a bunch of innocents, get in a bar fight, get a DUI, or he can seek professional help. But a cheaper and probably more effective way to deal with his built up emotions is to just give in to them and let them out. Cry for all you're worth and feel the emotions you've been avoiding for so long.
    It helps one put things in perspective and allows one to go out and approach your problems in a more relaxed and thoughtful manner.
    Shame should not enter into this process; it is normal, healthy and useful.

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  • [Old Memory]
    8 years ago

    It's normal to cry. Nothing wrong with it.

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  • BlackyHancock
    8 years ago

    It's normal. It helps gets the shit out of your mind / body system. I am going to prescribe you 3 cries a day until you feel better.

    Dr Blacky Hancock

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  • Koda
    8 years ago

    It's less normal that you haven't cried in almost a decade.

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  • Arm0se
    8 years ago

    I think you just need someone to talk to.

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  • chained_rage
    8 years ago

    Real men don't cry. We sweat through our eyes.

    Now that you mention it... I can't remember when last my eyes felt sweaty =/

    Omg :|

    What if I'm subconsciously suppressing my emotions and I also end up cr.. sweating :|

    Shit :|

    What if I have issues.

    Like, actual issues :|

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  • idiamin
    8 years ago

    Get over it ya crybaby.

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